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#1 2009-09-06 16:05:39

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Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

(NOTE: Please move this topic if necessary!) Apparently, there has been a lot of commotion of Scratch Accounts being hacked. Well, we don't know for sure who is hacking, but listen up to ensure more password encryption.

Method 1:
Step 1)Open Microsoft One Note
Step 2)Type random keys
Step 3)Save, then every time you log in to scratch, open one note and copy and paste the long "random key" password!

Method 2:
Step 1)Keep your normal password
Step 2)Get another password you use, and combine it
Step 3)Then, keep combining alternate passwords until you feel the password is strong
Step 4)*OPTIONAL* Add EXTRA punctuation and numbers

Method 3:
Step 1)Go HERE
Step 2)Copy some of the Greek Letters
Step 3)Open Microsoft One Note
Step 4)Make new password, then paste in the Greek letters. THEN SAVE.
Step 5)Whenever you log in to scratch, open One Note, copy the password, then paste onto the scratch password screen.

Method 4:
Step 1) Go HERE

So you could try some of these methods, and if you make a new method, please post! Thanks, and have fun Scratching Safely!

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#2 2009-09-06 16:09:37

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

Method 4:
Step 1)Go HERE
Step 2)Follow instructions
Step 3)Copy and paste into TextEdit/Microsoft One Note
Step 4)Whenever you log in, copy and paste from that document into the password box.

Method 5:
Step 1)Never log out

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#3 2009-09-06 16:11:37

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

The-Whiz wrote:

Method 4:
Step 1)Go HERE
Step 2)Follow instructions
Step 3)Copy and paste into TextEdit/Microsoft One Note
Step 4)Whenever you log in, copy and paste from that document into the password box.

Method 5:
Step 1)Never log out

I never log out  smile

greek letters is another good idea...


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#4 2009-09-06 16:12:28

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

illusionist wrote:

The-Whiz wrote:

Method 4:
Step 1)Go HERE
Step 2)Follow instructions
Step 3)Copy and paste into TextEdit/Microsoft One Note
Step 4)Whenever you log in, copy and paste from that document into the password box.

Method 5:
Step 1)Never log out

I never log out  smile

greek letters is another good idea...

Neither do I...

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#5 2009-09-06 16:23:02

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

:3 My password is impossible to guess unless you know me from the 3rd or 4th grade. Which i dont think anyone here does.


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#6 2009-09-06 16:34:02

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

This sounds more like it belongs in "All About Scratch". I hope you don't mind, terminator68, but I'll be moving your thread there.  smile

Anyway, to add my two cents in:
~ A good password is something that is long and nonsensical; using a combination of lower and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols is the way to go.
~ It's a good idea to have your password changed periodically from time to time.
~ Bad passwords include:
     - your username, or part of your username
     - the word "password".
     - a string of numbers in a row (ie. "12345"), or a string of letters or symbols on the
       keyboard (ie. "qwerty" or "!@#$%")
     - things that you know that other people may know about (birthdays, for example).
~ If you're using a public computer, or sharing computer, REMEMBER TO LOG OFF YOUR ACCOUNT. And if the internet browser asks you if you want the browser to remember the password, CLICK 'NO'. To make doubly sure, you may want to clear the browser cache when you're done surfing the Web.
~ Some sites are fake and look like login pages to the website you're looking for - it's really a scam to get at your username and password. Look at the web address, and make sure you're logging into the right site.

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#7 2009-09-06 19:46:29

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

This is my method:

1) Get a word you like. On this example we'll use "scratch".
2) Convert it to 1337 so you can remember it but nobody can guess it. Also use caps and punctuation. Example: "5cr4tcH!".
3) You can even use 2 words or a phrase, like "4w35um, 5cr4tcH!"


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#8 2009-09-06 20:00:06

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

illusionist wrote:

The-Whiz wrote:

Method 4:
Step 1)Go HERE
Step 2)Follow instructions
Step 3)Copy and paste into TextEdit/Microsoft One Note
Step 4)Whenever you log in, copy and paste from that document into the password box.

Method 5:
Step 1)Never log out

I never log out  smile

greek letters is another good idea...

Thank you illusionist, I also never log out

cheddargirl wrote:

This sounds more like it belongs in "All About Scratch". I hope you don't mind, terminator68, but I'll be moving your thread there.  smile

Anyway, to add my two cents in:
~ A good password is something that is long and nonsensical; using a combination of lower and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols is the way to go.
~ It's a good idea to have your password changed periodically from time to time.
~ Bad passwords include:
     - your username, or part of your username
     - the word "password".
     - a string of numbers in a row (ie. "12345"), or a string of letters or symbols on the
       keyboard (ie. "qwerty" or "!@#$%")
     - things that you know that other people may know about (birthdays, for example).
~ If you're using a public computer, or sharing computer, REMEMBER TO LOG OFF YOUR ACCOUNT. And if the internet browser asks you if you want the browser to remember the password, CLICK 'NO'. To make doubly sure, you may want to clear the browser cache when you're done surfing the Web.
~ Some sites are fake and look like login pages to the website you're looking for - it's really a scam to get at your username and password. Look at the web address, and make sure you're logging into the right site.

Thanx for moving it! I wasn't sure where to put it :S

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#9 2009-09-06 22:27:24

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

The Microsoft Note thing was a geinus idea.
You could also just keep changing passwords.
If there is someone on here that you know you can just use one phrase often around that person. If there is one phrase that you use than that is the first thing that they'll guess.
You can aslo put an appropiate word that you  almost never use in projects, galleries, comments, ect.
If you know what Hotmail is, then u can go online to Hotmail (www.hotmail.com) pretend to make an account, when you get to the password part, type in passwords that you can remember and it will tell you is the password is weak or strong. Once you've found a strong password put it as your password, put in youre scratch account.
I usally never log out, but on another computer people can log you out when they log in (I think).

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#10 2009-09-07 00:45:15

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

Thanks for sharing all your information! I'd happily sticky this, but it's not like the problem will stay forever...


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#11 2009-09-07 02:28:44

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

My password is already a string of random upper & lowercase letters and numbers, but if I'm really worried about my account getting hacked I have a 20-character password that I can still somehow remember.

I take more security measures than neccessary, but I haven't been hacked once.  roll


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#12 2009-09-07 04:41:29

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

This should get stickied.

Chrischb wrote:

Thanks for sharing all your information! I'd happily sticky this, but it's not like the problem wil stay forever...

It doesn't matter if there's a hacker going around or not; it's good to have a secure password.

This reminds me about my Code Messenger. Some people have said that they could use it for a random password. But please... don't get your password there. Wait until I release a version for 1.4. I'm working on that right now.

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#13 2009-09-07 10:35:08

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

Wow, the scare really this bad?
Never been hacked once, and I doubt anyone will try and hack my pass. They may try, but unless they have a number cruncher, they won't get it.  tongue

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#14 2009-09-07 11:46:52

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

The-Whiz wrote:

Method 5:
Step 1)Never log out

What I do, but sometimes scratch logs me out  sad

Method 6?
1. Create an account on some kind of site when nobody can see what you write(such as email)
2. If you are using an email, create a new email folder like 'my messages'
3. Send a message to your self with passwords etc.
4. Move it to your folder
TIPS
If you are using a site that lets you type little things nobody else can see, make sure admins can't see it either(though they probably won't hack your account). Possibly create some false emails too. Have several emails that 'have your passwords', but only one actually contains. Change your password for what you are using alot, because if they are in that account they'll see your password for the site, username, and email.

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#15 2009-09-07 14:22:30

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

Hmm... i might be able to figure this out if i know the victims

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#16 2009-09-07 15:08:10

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

Jonathanpb wrote:

This should get stickied.

Chrischb wrote:

Thanks for sharing all your information! I'd happily sticky this, but it's not like the problem wil stay forever...

It doesn't matter if there's a hacker going around or not; it's good to have a secure password.

This reminds me about my Code Messenger. Some people have said that they could use it for a random password. But please... don't get your password there. Wait until I release a version for 1.4. I'm working on that right now.

really?

Pugs_101 wrote:

Hmm... i might be able to figure this out if i know the victims

I think we should let the Scratch Team look into it...
ANOTHER METHOD:
Step 1) Open one note, and make a new "passwords" page
Step 2) put lots of ASCII in your username (ex: Greek Letters)
Step 3) Copy and paste from one note whenever you log in

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#17 2009-09-07 15:28:36

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

I would download all of my projects and ave them into a folder so i can re-upload them if I get hacked


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#18 2009-09-07 15:36:48

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

Here's an idea for a high-security password you can remember. It might be complicated, but you have next to no chance of getting hacked.

1. Think of things you know you can remember and haven't given out to anybody online (street you live on, parents/friends/pets names, etc.). You can also add your current password to the mix.

2. Find some way to connect these randomly, but so it flows in your mind. Write it down somewhere, read it over and recite it until you memorize it, then keep it in a safe place just in case you forget. If you wrote it on the computer, put it in a folder no one would think of looking in.

Keep in mind, this is only if you want serious security. My password is 20 characters long from doing this.


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#19 2009-09-09 22:57:37

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

Oh! I think I was scammed!


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#20 2009-09-10 18:15:34

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

sleepingbeautiwing wrote:

Oh! I think I was scammed!

What do you mean?


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#21 2009-09-11 11:39:09

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

This is what my friend says "That first one is the stupidest suggestion I've ever heard. What if I were to walk over to your house and open up your documents. Hey, look a password! Thanks, I'll log into your account. You shouldn't do that, the best thing to do would be to get a symbol into your password. For example alt+21 makes this = § It makes your password like 10x more secure.
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#22 2009-09-12 04:42:04

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

cheddargirl wrote:

~ A good password is something that is long and nonsensical; using a combination of lower and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols is the way to go.
~ It's a good idea to have your password changed periodically from time to time.
~ Bad passwords include:
     - your username, or part of your username
     - the word "password".
     - a string of numbers in a row (ie. "12345"), or a string of letters or symbols on the
       keyboard (ie. "qwerty" or "!@#$%")
     - things that you know that other people may know about (birthdays, for example).
~ If you're using a public computer, or sharing computer, REMEMBER TO LOG OFF YOUR ACCOUNT. And if the internet browser asks you if you want the browser to remember the password, CLICK 'NO'. To make doubly sure, you may want to clear the browser cache when you're done surfing the Web.
~ Some sites are fake and look like login pages to the website you're looking for - it's really a scam to get at your username and password. Look at the web address, and make sure you're logging into the right site.

Thank you for those helpful tips cheddargirl!


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#23 2009-09-12 04:52:53

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

I say that this is the best way to do it.

Bring up a word processor. Pick a character. Choose if you want to capitalize it (if it's a letter). Type the character in. Repeat. Don't forget to include symbols like @, `, ë, ñ, etc.

Here's an example. DO NOT think "Ooh, a nice password! I'll use it!". That is seriously pathetic.

r5*gL,=Á&ë;Hkõ

Now that is a password that will seriously damage any hacker's computer (figuratively).

Don't forget to get weird symbols! Press: AltNumberNumberNumberNumber. Like Alt0235 gives you ë. Pick random numbers! But you can get ordinary letters and symbols by doing this, so keep trying until you get a weird symbol.


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#24 2009-09-12 05:52:54

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

Thanks Jonathan.

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#25 2009-09-12 07:12:51

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Re: Attack of the Scratch Hacker, and what to do to BE SAFE!

Jonathanpb wrote:

I say that this is the best way to do it.

Bring up a word processor. Pick a character. Choose if you want to capitalize it (if it's a letter). Type the character in. Repeat. Don't forget to include symbols like @, `, ë, ñ, etc.

Here's an example. DO NOT think "Ooh, a nice password! I'll use it!". That is seriously pathetic.

r5*gL,=Á&ë;Hkõ

Now that is a password that will seriously damage any hacker's computer (figuratively).

Don't forget to get weird symbols! Press: AltNumberNumberNumberNumber. Like Alt0235 gives you ë. Pick random numbers! But you can get ordinary letters and symbols by doing this, so keep trying until you get a weird symbol.

Now we know your password!! --> r5*gL,=Á&ë;Hkõ
Nah, buts a nice one. Good tips.

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